When the temperature rises, some people start thinking of sun, sand and a chance to cool off. » Full Story

HAZEL RUN — Lyle Martin doesn’t have far to walk from his home to get to church in Hazel Run. It’s a good thing, too — it gave him a closer look at the structure. » Full Story

SLAYTON — Tupee Turner of Slayton hates to audition for community theater musicals.

“I don’t have a solo voice,” Turner said. “I sing with groups. » Full Story

MARSHALL — One of the reasons Les and Shirley Anderson bought their house on Circle Drive a decade ago was that it was near Independence Park.

“It’s close,” Les Anderson said. » Full Story

MARSHALL — It’s a cultural exchange that is bringing together China, Brazil and the United States to talk about food, grain and energy. » Full Story

Give Lucy Larson about 100 plastic grocery bags and she can crochet them into a handy purse or tote bag.

One that may just last forever. » Full Story

HENDRICKS — It’s about a 90-mile trip from Hendricks to Sioux Falls, S.D., but for one Lincoln HI junior it was a bike ride to remember. » Full Story

Most people hear the words “Girl Scouts” and think girls in green vests bringing cookies to the front door. » Full Story

The product of the largest fund-raising campaign ever in Lyon County will have its five-year anniversary next week, and in the last five years has proven it was more than worth the effort. » Full Story

COTTONWOOD — Jonathan and Carolyn Olson’s family is pretty busy this time of year. » Full Story